Continued from Part 2 Here’s a clip from our Open Water Swim Success course, part of our Tri Swim Success membership. Learning to sight is one of the keys to success in the open water. Without this skill, you may waste a lot of time and energy, and even get lost on the course. Watch […]
Open Water Swim Success: The Skills You Need (Part 2/3)
Posted TrainingContinued from Part 1 Here’s a clip from our Open Water Swim Success course, available to members of our Tri Swim Success program. In it, I discuss how to level up your swim to take on open water swim competition. Even if you’re not racing for a while, it’s great to keep in mind the […]
Open Water Swim Success: Managing Your State (Part 1/3)
Posted TrainingThis is a clip from Part 1 of our Open Water Swim Success course, included in our Tri Swim Success membership. In it, Coach Chris Janzen goes over the principles of managing your state for open water swim success. Enjoy!
What if you don’t feel like swimming?
Posted Articles“I can do things I don’t feel like doing.” We all want to be free to do what we want to do. But whatever goals we set for ourselves, there will be times when we just don’t feel like doing things that we need to do to accomplish those goals.In the article, they used the […]
Do you really need a swing coach?
Posted ArticlesNo that wasn’t a typo in the subject line. Do you need a swing coach? The sport of golf is similar to swimming in many ways. When you learn golf, there are so many little details that have to go into getting a reasonably decent swing, and be able to get into a groove on […]
“Capable of anything…”
Posted ArticlesKnowledge is important, but it’s not enough. Plenty of triathletes have the same information as you but only the ones who take action reach or exceed their goals. It’s easy for things to get off track. It’s easy to know what to do and still not to do it. That just seems to be the […]
A shortcut to faster swimming (Cliffs notes for swimming?)
Posted ArticlesWhen you were in school, did you ever use “Cliff Notes” to get the highlights of a book? I admit it, I lived for these book summary notes! There never seemed to be enough time to read the whole book. (And I’m a slow reader, so I used any advantage I could get!) And the […]
The magic pill for your swim success
Posted ArticlesThere are so many areas that swimmers struggle with, that it can sometimes seem like there must be some way to pull all this together into one easy lesson to fix everything for good! Sadly, there is no magic pill in swimming. There’s no magic bullet either, or (sorry kids!) magic of any kind! It’s […]
“Swiminalism”: Better your swim speed with less time & effort
Posted ArticlesYou may have heard of the idea of “minimalism”- where the idea is to pair down your possessions to just what you need, so you can focus on the more important things in life- like the people around you, and the experiences you can have. This idea applies so well to swimming and training! While […]
The 4 minute mile and your swim
Posted ArticlesDo you feel like you’re in competition with others when you swim? Does it seem like this competition “revs you up”, or propels you to greater heights? Well let’s look back at the story of Roger Bannister and the 4-minute mile barrier. For many decades, it was “common knowledge” that humans could not break 4 […]
How the “10% rule” can bring you to the promise land
Posted ArticlesAfter injuring my neck last week (stupid yoga stunt), I woke up this morning feeling 10% better than I did yesterday. Just 10%, but this is all it took to feel happier and more excited about everything! It reminded me of a great book I read last year called “10% Happier” by Dan Harris. It’s […]
The myths of self deception that are likely stopping your progress
Posted ArticlesWhat do you think it is that separates a good swimmer from a poor one? Or to be more specific, since “good” and “poor” are subjective, what is it that separates where you are now from where you want to be in your swim and/or triathlon? Let’s take a look at the reasons that aren’t […]
Controlling your destiny with this belief system
Posted ArticlesI was listening to a health podcast yesterday, and the guest said he hasn’t been sick in 11 years- not even a cold. He said he just decided that he wouldn’t get sick 11 years ago, and made that a reality. Now, that sounds a bit “woo-woo”, and maybe implausible. And he’s a health guy […]
How to get what you’re after
Posted ArticlesI was having coffee with a friend yesterday, and the subject of “purpose” came up. As in, what is your purpose? To me, “purpose” can be kind of a loaded word. But there are other ways of saying this. What are you most interested in? Why do you do what you do? Who are you? […]
Letting go and moving forward faster
Posted ArticlesSince you are here reading this email, you likely are one of those few people who will actually carry out your plans to improve yourself this year in some way. If it is swimming, I’d like you to consider something. Here’s what I’m giving you permission to let go of this year as you pursue […]
The magic pill theory
Posted ArticlesI’d say most people want a magic pill to solve their problems in life. Even though, logically, we all know that magic pill doesn’t exist- we still yearn for it! Why do we give ourselves this false hope? I think there are a few reasons. For me, I’m kind of a rebel. I will read […]
Focusing on what you gain vs what you give up
Posted ArticlesI read this quote this morning: “one reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give up, instead of what they have to gain.” That resonated with me, as I teach swimming and weight loss / fitness. If you tell someone, “If you do x, y, and z, you will […]
What to do when you “don’t have time”
Posted ArticlesTriathlon is a great metaphor for life in many ways. I’m sure you’ve heard this before. You make a suggestion to someone that you think will help them, and they respond “I don’t have time for that!” Well if you take just the actual time in the day these people have, they DO have time […]
The 3 Swimming Challenges Non-Swimmer Triathletes Encounter – With Coach Rory Buck – TSC Podcast #122
Posted Podcasts Download this episode Today’s special guest is Rory Buck. Rory is a coach and has spent over 14 years identifying the most effective ways of moving through water. He also helps triathletes finish their first race and has coached Ironmen who have competed at world championships. In this episode, we talked about the three […]
Balance and Inspiration – TSC Podcast #120
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode In this episode of the TriSwim Coach Podcast, Kevin digs deep about what balance really is. Inspiration is also tackled in this episode with an amazing story that could help you move forward in life! Topics discussed in this episode: Acid Reflux and how coffee plays a role in it Idea of […]
The 5 Triathlon Rules For Swimming You Need To Know
Posted UncategorizedTriathlon rules for a race can be confusing and nerve wracking. Many triathletes go into a race without learning what the rules are, and end up creating more stress for themselves than is needed, in an already stressful situation! Coach Chris goes over the 5 triathlon swim rules you need to know to avoid things […]
Transformation Through Triathlon With Michelle Dinsdale – TSC Podcast #118
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode In this episode of the TriSwim Coach Podcast, Kevin interviews age group triathlete Michelle Dinsdale. Currently as a health coach, she now helps people from all walks of life transform their bodies and improve their energy so that they can get more done in less time. Topics discussed in this episode: Her background and what […]
Triathlon As Art – TSC Podcast #117
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode In this episode, Kevin reads an email he made back in December where he share about triathlon as a form of art. Delve deeper into this philosophy and how this could affect you as an athlete by listening to the valuable lessons from this episode. Topics discussed in this episode: The content […]
The ‘Play vs Structure’ Show – TSC Podcast #116
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode With your swim training, do you add a little of play or is it all about structure? Kevin and Chris discuss their take on this idea of free play, and how it can help your training in many ways. Don’t miss it! Topics discussed in this episode: Chris studies on Sport Psychology […]
Freestyle Speed & Technique Round Table – TSC Podcast #115
Posted PodcastsDownload this episode On this special episode, we have a panel discussion with 3 experts in tackling a couple of the most debated issues in the triathlon swimming world. Meet Tim Crowley an accomplished triathlon & swim coach from Florida, Eric Neilsen, recent Colorado Masters Swim Coach of Year of Train Smart Race Fast, and Rob […]